Races draw visitors as locals travel and visit
Wapello residents C C Croxen Jesse Van Horn and S H L Archibald came from Atalissa to attend the races. Mrs J M Wallingford left for Arvada Colorado after an extended visit. The Junior League of the M E church enjoyed a picnic at Myerholz lake. Chet Smith of Carroll is visiting his mother and sister. J W Blythe of Burlington attended the races. Mrs A P Cronk left for Arvada Colorado to improve health. Three Ford cars arrived at the depot for Albert Heins Charley Weber and Ora Vaught. Mrs J E Garrett returned from a visit with Mrs E D Shipman in St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Weber
Ora Vaught
J. E. Garrett
E. D. Shipman
St. Paul
Minn
Lightning Strikes Hit Columbus City Weather Toll
A Tuesday storm caused a fire from lightning that burned 40 tons of hay on Fred Raciller’s East Columbus farm. An additional lightning strike Tuesday evening killed a horse and three cows for Fred Barkoff. Community notes list visits and travel among local residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
Fred Raciller
Conrad
Mediapolis
Alice Orris
George Remley
Mexico
Grace Butler
Wright County
Fred Barkoff
Ed. Emmack
Illiois City
Wm. Emmack
R. S. Johnson
Des Moines
Sale of Muscatine County Bonds for Court House and Jail
Bids are invited at the Muscatine County auditor's office for 150000 dollars of bonds to finance a courthouse and jail. Bonds in thousand-dollar denominations bear 4 percent interest, payable semi annually, dated November 1 1907. Scheduled retirements begin 1912 with several annual maturities through 1921. Bonds payable at the county's option after five years on any interest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Marriages and visits noted around city events
Mrs. Jim Stratton of Davenport visited her mother Mrs. McCleary. John Henry Pretz wed Miss Rhoda Cassebaum at the U B parsonage. Miss Marie Schmitt visiting Nan Hall. Flora Schabilion back from Cedar Falls. Mamie Warren returned from Mexico after teaching. Mrs. Koos of Little York Nebraska visiting daughter Mrs. Lester May. Marion McCoy and daughters visited Muscatine. S C Allen killed a large rattlesnake. Mrs. O H P Linn attended to business in Letts. Ray St Clair of Minnesota visiting grandmother Elizabeth Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stratton
Davenport
McCleary
John Henry Pretz
Rhoda Cassebaum
U. B. Parsonage
Marie Schmitt
Nan Hall
Chautauqua
Schmitt
Ainsworth
Flora Schabilion
Cedar Falls
Mamie Warren
Mexico
Miss Warren
Koos
Little York
Lester May
Marion McCoy
Daughers
Lizzie
Gladys
Muscatine
S. C. Allen
O. H. P. Linn
Letts
Ray St. Clair
Minnesota
Elizabeth Williams
City
Arnica Salve Proclaims Scar-Free Healing
Ad copy claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals disfiguring pimples ulcers and sores without scarring. Price listed as 25 cents with guarantee. Sold by Havercraft's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamr
Gladwin Stock Shipped from Local Ranch Amid Week
Several car loads of stock were shipped from the Blanchard and Giesler ranch in Gladwin over the past week. Rush Gasts, longtime employee of the Gladwin Mercantile Co, moved to Grand View last Monday. Mrs. Edgar Rabinold visited Columbus Junction Monday. Mrs. Oliver Kreiger and Mrs. George Hartman of Muscatine came to see their sister and aunt, Mrs. James Cherwinker Sr., who is ill. The Wallace show arrived Tuesday but rain kept crowds away and they left for Conesville Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin
Blanchard & Giesler
Rush Gasts
Gladwin Mercantile Co
Grandview
Edgar Rabinold
Columbus Junction
Oliver Kreiger
George Hartman
Muscatine
James Cherwinker
Wallace
Conesville
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Do. A. Carpenter
J. D. Darrow
H. L. Shearer
John Danning
S. B. Furnas
Canada
Peter Bretz
Mr. Noland
Gage
Fremont County
I. W
David Gage
Anna Woberly
L. E. Parsons
Lincoln Barnett
M. A. Shellabarger
Winfield
O. P. Henning
Gladys Eliason
Furnas
David Parsons
G. B. Furnas
Dr. Eland
Boiler
Iowa City
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes Hit By Local Visits
Pleasant Prairie on August 9 reports Mr. and Mrs. Mark of Iowa City visiting friends. Mrs. J. E. McElroy and daughter of Muscatine had dinner at E. A. Allbee's. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fridley of Nebraska transact business nearby. John Egel welcomes a son. Mrs. Shearer and children visit Metz, while telephone men stay at Metz hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peasant Prairie
Mark
Iowa City
J. E. McElroy
Muscatine
E. A. Allbee’s
Chas. Fridley
Nebraska
G. D. Baker
Vina Fowler
Grinnell
John Egel
Shearer
Muscatine Horses Win in Wapello Races
At Wapello yesterday Muscatine owners dominated the card. Ellen the McColm and Zeidler mare finished third as Jimmie K driven by Fred Crawford of Des Moines won the 2:13 pace. The Doctor led a close three in the 2:10 pace with Grab and Joe H securing top pay in the 2:19 pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Dick Yates
Lee Burgess
Ellen
McColm
Twis
J. P. Taylor
Newton
Muscatine
Zeidler
SEMA
Bob Thorne
C. E. Brant
Jimmie K
Fred Crawford
Doctor
Grab
Joe H
H. Woods
Eldon
Ed. Ward
Moline
Gwendolyn
T. C. Histed
New Sooner
Myrtle C
Joe Carson
Utah
Billie Wilkes
C. P. Hohnson
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Ad claims instant relief and permanent cure for itching skin from Dr Hale's Ointment. The remedy reduces inflammation and cools burning skin, heals eruptions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or by mail from Kenyon & Thomas, Adams New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Roberts
Marshall St
Syracuse
N. Y
A. W Chase
Local News From Letts Iowa And Area
A busy Letts scene includes crowds heading to the Columbus Junction chautauqua to hear Jude Lindsey, stock shipments to Chicago, bank capital increase from 20000 to 40000 dollars, and various visits and transfers. The report notes storms with electricity, local staff changes at the depot and post office, illnesses, and new medical staff.
Short Talks by L. T. Cooper
Mrs Gee and Mrs Weisel recount stomach trouble and sleepless nights caused by undigested food. Cooper's New Discovery is praised for restoring appetite, digestion, sleep, and energy after use. A Scranton reader testifies to relief from indigestion and rheumatism and thanks the medicine. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store endorses Cooper medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Sirs
Geo. Weisel
Providence Road
Scranton
Havercamp
Nichols to Build New Town Hall This Summer
Citizens plan a new town hall in Nichs with construction expected this summer. Architect Zeidler was interviewed by the town council as plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Zeidler
Precautions Surround New Hershey Bank Site
A fence has been erected around the lot for the new Hershey bank to prevent falls along the side bank. Grading work continued yesterday as construction advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Bank
Locomotive derailed near bend restored after help
A local switch engine derailed yesterday afternoon in muddy conditions near a bend. An engine was dispatched to assist but could not free the stranded locomotive. A wrecking train from Rock Island arrived this morning and successfully placed the engine back on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Clarence Healy Improves After Cupola Fall at Hershey Creamery
Clarence Healy continues to show rapid improvement after a fall from the cupola of the old Hershey creamery on the Burlington road. The attending physician reported yesterday that the distance from the cupola was measured at fifty feet. His recovery is welcomed by friends in Muscatine and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Healy
Hershey
Burlington Road
Muscatine
River forecast shows rising Mississippi through Muscatine
A rising tendency in the Mississippi is expected to continue for the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier notes observed stage changes and stations along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeCigire
Davenport
Muscatine
Des Moines Rapids
Roonme
St. Louis
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
YMCA Excursion Postponed Again By Threatening Weather
Bad weather at eight last evening forced the YMCA excursion to be postponed. A large crowd gathered at the levee but the event will be rescheduled for Tuesday August 13 or Tuesday August 20.
Former Muscatine Girl in Accident
Mrs Ethridge formerly Miss Alta Lewis of Muscatine met with an accident in Des Moines when thrown from an automobile after a near collision with a carriage. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Lewis and sister of Leigh Lewis, well known in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethridge
Alta Lewis
Des Moines
H. W. Lewis
Leigh Lewis
Muscatine Man Husal y Honored President at Convention
Henry J. Rutherford of the Batterson Stores was elected president of the National Association of Window Trimmers at its New York convention. A longtime member and former director, Rutherford led decorated window contests with favorable press noted. He is currently in the East buying fall goods for Batterson Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Rutherford
Batterson
National Association of
New York
Rutherford
East
Death of James Chew at Colfax shock Keota area
Keota learns of the unexpected death of James Chew in Colfax on Saturday August 5. The notice notes his brother Rev W C Chew former local Methodist pastor and recent visit with Keota friends. The item also reports local residents moving about between Keota and nearby towns and various engagements during the week.
Yeager leaves soon for Washington post
Charles Yeager is preparing to depart for a new assignment in the state of Washington. The piece details regional visits, social gatherings, and a description of Chapter C. M. of P. E. O. events, noting attendance and a five year anniversary celebration.
White Lily News Briefs and Local Visits
White Lily August 9 notes a birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peppers on July 31. Various local visits and family updates occur as Mrs. Mary Crosgo of Andalusia spends a day with daughter Mrs. Frank Fowler while others—Mrs. Frank Thomas, Anna McCormick, Mrs. Lee Thomas, Mill Riggs, Leota, Elizabeth Thomas, Elmer France, Len McGinnes, the McGinnes family, Maude Briesbine, Laura and Lula France—are mentioned with kin and neighbors. Otto Ziegler aids with hay, Mewes brothers start Ed Huber's threshing, and the scene portrays small-town ties and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lily
Ed. Peppers
Mary Crosgo
Andalusia
Frank Fowler
Frank Thomas
O. McNall
Guy Tyler
Anna McCormick
Illinois City
Lee Thomas
Mill Riggs
Leota
Great Bend
Kansas
Elizabeth Thomas
William France
Elmer France
Earl McGinnes
Buffalo Prairie
Len McGinnes
Maude Briesbine
Drury
Laura
Lula France
Jesse Blanchard
John Lovewell
Otto Ziegler
Mewes Brothers
Ed. Huber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice Cary Waterman
Janet M. Hill
America
Kingsford’s
Oswego
Kingsford
T. Kingsford & Son
National Starch Company, Successors
Thompson Bros.co
Pleasant Prairie
Lee Bur
Gess
the McColm and Zeicher Mare
A. W. G Chase
L. T. Cooper
Mrs. Gee, Weisel
River Bulletin
Husaly
KEOTA
Colfax
James Chew
Chew
W. C. Chew
Methodist Church
John Miller
Fay Bales
Earl Dusenbery
Co. D
Washington
Charles Unger
Annie Etter
Henderson House
East Keota
Emma Malcom
Chicago
August Hochstadtler
August Valquardsen
Will McLaughlin
Baby
Webster
A. K. Stewart
Stewart
van Winkle
Helen McCall
Oskaloosa
Bert Northup
James Ralston
Marion
Elmer Warrington
Gertie Keiser
Tom
Charlie Salter
John Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
Lewis Gregory
Edna and
Leona Richardson
R. L. Richardson
J. E. Warrington
Bliss
South Side
Jessee
Arthur Leacox
Edna Gardner
Lexington
S. C. Gardner
Mullen
Barnes City
McLaughlin
Bella Kay
W. G. Robertson
Arthur
J. F. Robertson
Ella McLaughlin
Crawfordsville
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Mira Hershey Lumber
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
ED. Pinaud
New York City
Bessie Scott
C. M
J. W. Harding
Marguerite
Alta Harding
J. C. Giffen
F. O. Ellis
Boston
Mass
Kinross
Hershey State Bank
State Bank
Faton Huribui
WA Ave
Harry Metzger, Mfg
P. Day
Ice
Second Street
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